I used to.....

I used to...stay up late and talk on the phone or read a book. Now I collapse into bed every night.

I used to...wash my hair everyday. Now, I am lucky if I get to wash it every other day just so I can save fifteen minutes for time with you.

I used to....go on dates with your daddy on a regular basis. Now, a date consists of a movie in bed on a Friday night.

I used to...just get up and walk out the door whenever I please. Now, I prepare for two hours getting twenty little fingers and twenty little toes ready to get out the door.

I used to...ride with the windows down and the radio blaring my soul music. Now, I fear of tiny fingers getting caught in the window or loud music damaging little sets of ears.

I used to...not have a care in the world. Now, I'm baffled that I could care so much.

I used to...be in shape with a much smaller frame and toned abs. Now, I'm softer around the edges and get out of breath at the thought of being in shape.

I used to...dream of holding you in my arms, watching you grow. And now, my dreams have come true for that is exactly what I'm doing as I watch both of my children here on Earth grow in God's love and light. I wouldn't change a single thing with my journey of motherhood. No one says motherhood is easy, but all the joy that comes from is worth every gray hair, every teardrop from frustration, and all the sleepless nights.

Now, I dream of the day when I get to heaven to be reunited with my other precious children. What a glorious day that will  be!

 John 3:16 "For God  loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes will not perish but have eternal life."

Cherishing the gift of motherhood every.single.day. Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful and selfless moms out there! You are such a treasure in God's and your children's eyes!